Recommended Titles Data
See related analysis on the previous page.
| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codzilla | David Zeltser | The Pout-Pout Fish | Deborah Diesen | If you enjoyed the playful and humorous tone of Codzilla, you might appreciate The Pout-Pout Fish for its catchy rhymes, colorful illustrations, and positive message about self-acceptance and friendship. |
| Codzilla | David Zeltser | Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse | Tamera Will Wissinger | If you enjoyed the poetic style of Codzilla, you might enjoy Gone Fishing for its engaging narrative told entirely in verse, relatable characters, and themes of family, nature, and growing up. |
| Codzilla | David Zeltser | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | If you enjoyed the underwater setting and themes of friendship and sharing in Codzilla, you might enjoy The Rainbow Fish for its beautiful illustrations, heartwarming story, and message about the value of generosity and kindness. |
| Castle Hangnail | Ursula Vernon | The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill | If you enjoyed the whimsical and magical elements of Castle Hangnail, you might appreciate The Girl Who Drank the Moon for its enchanting storytelling, memorable characters, and exploration of the power of love and sacrifice. |
| Castle Hangnail | Ursula Vernon | The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling | Maryrose Wood | If you liked the humor and adventure in Castle Hangnail, you might enjoy The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling for its witty writing, charming characters, and delightful mystery. |
| Castle Hangnail | Ursula Vernon | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the themes of friendship and bravery in Castle Hangnail, you might find The Secret Keepers compelling with its thrilling plot, relatable protagonist, and exploration of the power of secrets and trust. |
| The Super Hungry Dinosaur | Martin Waddell | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | If you enjoyed the theme of hunger in The Super Hungry Dinosaur, you might appreciate The Very Hungry Caterpillar for its colorful illustrations, playful narrative, and exploration of the life cycle of a butterfly. |
| The Super Hungry Dinosaur | Martin Waddell | Dinosaur Roar! | Paul Stickland | If you liked the dinosaur theme in The Super Hungry Dinosaur, you might enjoy Dinosaur Roar! for its fun rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and diverse cast of prehistoric creatures. |
| The Super Hungry Dinosaur | Martin Waddell | We're Going on a Bear Hunt | Michael Rosen | If you enjoyed the adventurous spirit of The Super Hungry Dinosaur, you might find We're Going on a Bear Hunt engaging with its rhythmic text, immersive illustrations, and exciting journey through different landscapes. |
| Bob Books. Set 2, Advancing Beginners | Bobby Lynn Maslen | I Can Read! Level 1: Biscuit | Alyssa Satin Capucilli | If you enjoyed the simple and engaging language of Bob Books, you might appreciate Biscuit for its charming illustrations, relatable characters, and easy-to-follow plot that is perfect for young readers. |
| Bob Books. Set 2, Advancing Beginners | Bobby Lynn Maslen | Frog and Toad Are Friends | Arnold Lobel | If you liked the focus on friendship and early reading skills in Bob Books, you might enjoy Frog and Toad Are Friends for its heartwarming stories, lovable characters, and gentle humor that make it a classic in children's literature. |
| Bob Books. Set 2, Advancing Beginners | Bobby Lynn Maslen | Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! We Are Growing! | Laurie Keller | If you enjoyed the fun and interactive nature of Bob Books, you might find We Are Growing! appealing with its playful illustrations, relatable characters, and engaging storyline that encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and talents. |
| I Want That Nut! | Madeline Valentine | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the humor and playfulness of I Want That Nut!, you might appreciate The Book with No Pictures for its interactive and silly approach to storytelling that engages both children and adults alike. |
| I Want That Nut! | Madeline Valentine | The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! | Mo Willems | If you liked the determined and quirky squirrel in I Want That Nut!, you might enjoy The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! for its humorous and relatable portrayal of a bird's desire for a pet, as well as its engaging illustrations and dialogue. |
| I Want That Nut! | Madeline Valentine | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the playful and imaginative tone of I Want That Nut!, Dragons Love Tacos offers a similarly fun and whimsical story that explores the relationship between dragons and tacos, with colorful illustrations and a lighthearted narrative. |
| What I Carry | Jennifer Longo | The Serpent King | Jeff Zentner | If you enjoyed the emotional depth and coming-of-age themes in What I Carry, you might appreciate The Serpent King for its exploration of friendship, family, and small-town life, as well as its poignant and authentic portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of young adults. |
| What I Carry | Jennifer Longo | The Astonishing Color of After | Emily X.R. Pan | If you were drawn to What I Carry's exploration of grief, identity, and self-discovery, you might find The Astonishing Color of After compelling with its lyrical prose, magical realism elements, and exploration of family history, mental health, and cultural identity. |
| What I Carry | Jennifer Longo | The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo | If you appreciated the poetic and introspective style of What I Carry, you might enjoy The Poet X for its powerful and authentic portrayal of a young woman's journey of self-expression, empowerment, and self-discovery through poetry, as well as its exploration of family, religion, and cultural identity. |
| A Fine St. Patrick's Day | Susan Wojciechowski | Green Shamrocks | Eve Bunting | If you enjoyed the festive and educational elements of A Fine St. Patrick's Day, you might appreciate Green Shamrocks for its charming illustrations, engaging story, and introduction to the symbols and traditions of St. Patrick's Day. |
| A Fine St. Patrick's Day | Susan Wojciechowski | St. Patrick's Day | Gail Gibbons | If you were interested in learning more about the history and cultural significance of St. Patrick's Day, you might find St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons informative and entertaining with its colorful illustrations, accessible text, and exploration of the holiday's origins and customs. |
| A Fine St. Patrick's Day | Susan Wojciechowski | The Night Before St. Patrick's Day | Natasha Wing | If you enjoyed the playful and rhyming style of A Fine St. Patrick's Day, The Night Before St. Patrick's Day offers a similar tone and structure, following two siblings as they prepare for the holiday with leprechaun traps, green clothes, and Irish music. |
| Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi | Jun Ikeido | Shitamachi Rocket | Jun Ikeido | If you enjoyed the corporate intrigue and drama in Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi, you might appreciate Shitamachi Rocket for its exploration of the struggles and triumphs of a small electronics company and its employees as they strive to achieve their dreams and compete with larger corporations. |
| Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi | Jun Ikeido | Naoki Hanzawa | Jun Ikeido | If you enjoyed the financial thriller aspect of Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi, you might find Naoki Hanzawa intriguing with its story of a banker seeking revenge against those who wronged him, its intricate plot twists, and its exploration of the inner workings of the banking industry. |
| Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi | Jun Ikeido | The Incite Mill | Yōshinari Mizuno | If you enjoyed the suspense and mystery in Hanzawa Naoki Arurukan to Dōkeshi, The Incite Mill offers a thrilling story of ten strangers who are lured to a remote location to participate in a psychological experiment, only to find themselves fighting for their lives as they are forced to play a deadly game. |
| Carl at the Dog Show | Alexandra Day | Harry the Dirty Dog | Gene Zion | If you enjoyed the charming illustrations and heartwarming story of Carl at the Dog Show, you might also enjoy Harry the Dirty Dog, another classic children's book with delightful illustrations and a lovable canine protagonist. |
| Carl at the Dog Show | Alexandra Day | Clifford the Big Red Dog | Norman Bridwell | If you liked the playful and mischievous nature of Carl, you might enjoy Clifford the Big Red Dog, another beloved children's book series featuring a larger-than-life canine companion who gets into all sorts of adventures. |
| Carl at the Dog Show | Alexandra Day | Biscuit | Alyssa Satin Capucilli | If you enjoyed the simple yet endearing story of Carl at the Dog Show, you might also enjoy Biscuit, a sweet and charming book about a little yellow puppy who learns new things and makes new friends. |
| This is My America | Kim Johnson | The Hate U Give | Angie Thomas | If you enjoyed the exploration of systemic racism and the criminal justice system in This is My America, The Hate U Give offers a similarly powerful and thought-provoking story that follows a young Black girl's journey to find her voice and fight for justice after witnessing the police shooting of her unarmed friend. |
| This is My America | Kim Johnson | Dear Martin | Nic Stone | If you appreciated the way This is My America tackles issues of racism and police brutality through the eyes of a young Black protagonist, Dear Martin offers a similar perspective with its story of a high school student who starts writing letters to Martin Luther King Jr. to process his experiences with racism and police violence. |
| This is My America | Kim Johnson | All American Boys | Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely | If you were moved by This is My America's exploration of the impact of police brutality on families and communities, All American Boys offers a powerful and timely story that follows two teens, one Black and one white, as they grapple with the aftermath of a police beating and the systemic racism that underlies it. |
| Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy | Daisy Meadows | Holly the Christmas Fairy | Daisy Meadows | If you enjoyed Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy's festive and magical elements, you might also enjoy Holly the Christmas Fairy, which follows Holly and her friends as they try to save Christmas from the hands of Jack Frost. |
| Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Nutcracker | E.T.A. Hoffmann | If you enjoyed the Christmas theme and magical elements of Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy, you might appreciate The Nutcracker, a classic tale of a young girl's magical Christmas adventure with her nutcracker doll. |
| Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg | If you enjoyed the magical and heartwarming elements of Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy, you might also enjoy The Polar Express, a classic children's book that follows a young boy's journey to the North Pole on a magical train on Christmas Eve. |
| Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the humor and wacky adventures in Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy, you might also enjoy The Adventures of Captain Underpants, which features a similarly irreverent tone, silly illustrations, and over-the-top action. |
| Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | Fly Guy Presents: Space | Tedd Arnold | If you liked the character of Fly Guy and want to learn more about space, Fly Guy Presents: Space is a great choice. It features Fly Guy and Buzz exploring the solar system, learning about planets, stars, and galaxies, and having fun along the way. |
| Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you enjoyed the humor and action in Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy, you might also enjoy The Bad Guys, which features a group of reformed villains trying to do good deeds. It has a similar irreverent tone, cartoonish illustrations, and fast-paced storytelling. |
| 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories | Disney Junior Storybook Collection | Disney Book Group | If you enjoyed the collection of short stories in 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories, you might also enjoy the Disney Junior Storybook Collection, which features beloved characters from Disney Junior shows in a variety of adventures and heartwarming tales. | |
| 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories | Disney Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters | Disney Book Group | If you're a fan of Disney Junior characters and want to learn more about them, the Disney Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters is a great choice. It features colorful illustrations and detailed descriptions of all your favorite characters from Disney Junior shows. | |
| 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories | Disney Junior Graphic Novels | Various Authors | If you enjoyed the visual storytelling in 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories, you might also enjoy the Disney Junior Graphic Novels, which feature colorful illustrations and engaging stories starring popular Disney Junior characters like Mickey Mouse, Sofia the First, and Doc McStuffins. | |
| I Will Chomp You! | Jory John | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you enjoyed the humor and irreverence of I Will Chomp You!, you might appreciate The Book with No Pictures for its clever use of language and interactive format that encourages reader participation and laughter. |
| I Will Chomp You! | Jory John | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you liked the playful and imaginative tone of I Will Chomp You!, you might enjoy The Day the Crayons Quit for its colorful illustrations, witty writing, and creative exploration of the inner lives of crayons. |
| I Will Chomp You! | Jory John | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you appreciated the silly and absurd humor of I Will Chomp You!, you might find Dragons Love Tacos amusing with its offbeat premise, zany illustrations, and unexpected twists that will keep you laughing until the very end. |
| Watch Me Throw the Ball! | Mo Willems | Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the humor and expressive illustrations in Watch Me Throw the Ball!, you might also enjoy Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, another beloved children's book by Mo Willems that features a hilarious and mischievous pigeon who tries to convince the reader to let him drive a bus. |
| Watch Me Throw the Ball! | Mo Willems | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss | If you enjoyed the playful and rhyming language in Watch Me Throw the Ball!, you might also enjoy The Cat in the Hat, a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss that features a mischievous cat who wreaks havoc on a rainy day, using imaginative and whimsical language that will delight young readers. |
| Watch Me Throw the Ball! | Mo Willems | The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Jon Scieszka | If you enjoyed the subversion of expectations in Watch Me Throw the Ball!, you might also enjoy The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, a hilarious retelling of the classic fairy tale from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf, who claims that he was framed for the destruction of the three little pigs' houses. |
| The Cookie Fiasco | Dan Santat | We Are Growing! | Laurie Keller | If you enjoyed the humor and relatable characters in The Cookie Fiasco, you might also enjoy We Are Growing! which features a group of blades of grass who learn to appreciate their unique qualities and celebrate their differences in a fun and engaging way. |
| The Cookie Fiasco | Dan Santat | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the interactive and playful nature of The Cookie Fiasco, you might enjoy The Book with No Pictures which challenges readers to say silly words and phrases out loud, making for a hilarious and memorable read-aloud experience. |
| The Cookie Fiasco | Dan Santat | Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin | If you enjoyed the whimsical and imaginative elements of The Cookie Fiasco, Dragons Love Tacos offers a similarly fun and creative story with colorful illustrations and a playful tone that will delight young readers. |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | And Then There Were None | Agatha Christie | If you enjoyed the intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere of Murder on the Orient Express, you might appreciate And Then There Were None for its similar themes of murder, mystery, and deception, as well as its clever twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | The Maltese Falcon | Dashiell Hammett | If you enjoyed the classic detective story and noir elements of Murder on the Orient Express, you might find The Maltese Falcon intriguing with its hard-boiled protagonist, gritty setting, and intricate web of crime and corruption. |